Application to the Teacher Education Program

To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program at McKendree University you must:

• Pass the Test of Academic Proficiency or have earned a composite score of 22 or higher on the ACT plus writing within the past 5 years or an SAT score of 1030 or higher within the past 5 years.

   

• Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 G.P.A. for all coursework accepted in transfer and all coursework completed at McKendree University.

   

• Complete English 111 and English 112 with grades of C or better.

   

• Complete two Mathematics courses, one must be at least at the level of Finite Math (MTH 142), both with grades of C or higher.

   

• Complete EDU 210 (Foundations of American Education) and EDU 115 (Technology in the Classroom) or MUED 200 (Music Classroom Technology), with a grade of C or higher.

   

• Successfully complete a criminal background check* in all states of residence for the past seven years and submit results of TB Test*.

   

• Successfully complete Portfolio Evaluation and Dispositions Evaluations by instructors of EDU 115 and EDU 210.

   

• Complete the eform Application to the Teacher Education Program  (this form can also be found on the "Handbooks and Forms" webpage at http://www.mckendree.edu/academics/info/education/handbooks-forms.php under "Forms."     

   

• Successfully complete the Faculty Review* process.   

   

• Receive an affirmative vote by the COTE to admit to the program.  Candidates may be permitted to continue in slected professional education courses with conditions for one semester. 

 

         *More information about these topics can be found in the catalogue.

 

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